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Premier League clubs will agree to allow all matches in this month’s top-notch to be broadcast live on television.
The U-turn of the league’s 20 clubs and bosses follows the government’s tension over the factor after a reaction from the fans provoked an intervention.
According to initial plans, 17 of the initial 28 matches, all played behind closed doors, would be screened live, either through Sky Sports or BT.
That would have noticed that 11 games would not be for fans, adding Newcastle’s first three matches.
Today’s organized assembly of the 20 “shareholder” clubs will be content with the policy change.
It is very likely that the 11 exceptional matches will be divided between the 4 broadcasters of the league, adding to the BBC, to which it is expected to be presented with the opportunity to broadcast one or two matches.
SunSport has shown that the Big Six, adding to Arsenal, are still in favor of allowing enthusiasts to watch more matches in existing circumstances, with initial opposition led by Crystal Palace and West Ham.
BEAUTIFUL ART
Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos has emerged from the influence of manager Mikel Arteta.
He told the club’s official website: “To be honest, it wasn’t easy for him to get into a locker room that had already had two other coaches and where the team hadn’t been able to achieve the effects everyone wanted…
“It wasn’t easy for me to be part of the team either because I was leaving after a long injury break.I felt like I had to play, but I was because I wasn’t fit.The coach was very frank with and told me that if I got in shape and kept running hard, I’d have a chance to get back on the team.
“I ended up acting well and paid tribute to the religion he had shown me before the match against Newcastle.From that moment on, we started to create a smart link between coach and player and things went well for me personally.I think it’s made for me, a much bigger player in the last six months.”
?? – DaniCeballos46 on the effect of m8teta ?
– Arsenal (@Arsenal) 7 September 2020
ON THE PATH OF RECOVERY
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Portuguese prodigy Nuno Mendes.
The 18-year-old made his breakthrough at Sporting Lisbon last season, appearing in times for the Primeira Liga giants.
And for O Jogo, the Gunners are hoping to jump to point to the much-loved side.
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Former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho will have a chance in Barcelona next season of a hard hit at Arsenal, according to reports.
The Brazilian will leave Camp Nou after spending the last season on loan at Bayern Munich.
But according to Marca, the 28-year-old will now be sold if the club receives a “substantial” offer for its services.
Coutinho will play in the middle of the field via Ronald Koeman.
Wait a minute
Arsenal their minds through the transfer of defender Rob Holding, according to reports.
The 24-year-old left for Newcastle United on a one-season contract.
But according to Sky Sports, the Gunners must now stay and fight for a place on the team.
ICYMI
Watch the Xhaka granit pass in the 1–1 draw of the night between Switzerland and Germany.
The Swiss had the most productive opportunities in the attack and Xhaka showed that he has been improving since passing through Unai Emery more than a year ago.
But what an effort it was.
So, almost a Swiss team ????pic.twitter.com/zFI8qYWvbp
– Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) September 7, 2020
MIK’S HANDS TIED
Mikel Arteta is “resigned” to Mesut Ozil remaining at Arsenal for the final year of his contract, which can be seen at the Gunners’ opening season against Fulham.
The Spaniard has been hired at Ozil in recent months, however, he may be connected to the German for a final season, before the 2014 World Cup winner leaves for next summer.
The former Real Madrid midfielder is by far Arsenal’s biggest revenue generator and it would be frustrating for Arteta if a contract with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is not signed.
According to the Evening Standard, Ozil will play Saturday at the opening of arsenal’s Premier League season against Fulham.
AUSEN-THREE
Lucas Torreira, Sokratis and Emile Smith-Rowe will miss Arsenal’s return to preseason training, according to reports.
The trio is related to movements from north London, and the latter to some other loan.
Smith-Rowe, 20, ceded to Huddersfield last season and could be in a position for another season at the Championship.
Sokratis plans to move to Napoli as a “replacement” for Manchester City-Bount Kalidou Koulibaly and Torreira is attracting from Turin and Fiorentina.
IT’S A MONEY PROBLEM
Arsenal an option for Sergio Reguilón, according to reports in Spain.
Spanish journalist Alvaro Montero told Sky Sports News: “There are two options, Arsenal and Manchester United, Seville here in Spain.
“Real Madrid still need to sell him with a call option, so in case he has a smart season like the one he had at Sevilla, Real Madrid will sign him next year.
“The thing is, the player, Sergio Reguillon, likes the concept of playing in the Premier League, United and Arsenal will be the options.
“But it’s a cash problem.”
REAL SHOUTER
Arsenal enthusiasts drooled over Vivianne Miedema ‘frozen’ – after the Dutch alien scored a glorious purpose opposite reading and lightly celebrated.
The 24-year-old broke into social media after throwing a strike in the 6-1 corner of the Royals Gunners.
The fatal Dutch striker scored twice on Sunday, after Kim Little won first for the three-time WSL champions, while Jill Roord scored a hat-trick.
A fan wrote on Twitter: “Please, when will you reach your goals.”
Another jokingly said, “Cold ice.”
One of them shouted, “For Vivianne, it’s like a walk in the park…what a strike.”
pic.twitter.com/7B6yajDLnj
— Arsenal’s Left Winger (@LW_Arsenal) September 6, 2020
I’M IN DEN’S ‘KAMP
Nigel Winterburn reckons Arsenal should give Dennis Bergkamp the post vacated by Freddie Ljungberg.
The former Highbury full-back, 56, told Gambling.com: “I’m a big advocate for players that have been successful at your club – so long as they have the right coaching credentials – to come back in to a football club, particularly one of Dennis Bergkamp’s ilk.
“He was a wonderful player who won a lot of trophies and is well regarded within Arsenal, so if his coaching credentials match up with what Mikel Arteta wants, he could potentially come back to the club in some sort of role, whether it’s at junior level or senior.
“It’s been mooted a few times now so I think it’s something we’re going to have to watch to see if it develops into anything.”
HOW ARSENAL’S DEFENDERS COMPARE
Here are how the new boys at the back for Mikel Arteta square up.
Can the Gunners improve on the 48 goals they conceded last season?
SAM-ING FOR NOTHING
Manchester United and Arsenal target Samuel Umtiti could leave Barcelona for FREE, according to reports.
Mundo Deportivo reports the French defender could see his contract, which runs until 2023, RIPPED UP as Barcelona consider letting him leave for nothing.
Umtiti, 26, has slipped behind countryman Clement Lenglet in the Catalan giants’ pecking order.
Persistent injuries have hampered his progress at the Nou Camp.
The centre-back managed just 13 LaLiga appearances last season as Barca surrendered the league title to El Clasico rivals Real Madrid.
He also tested positive for Covid-19 before the club’s 8-2 Champions League humiliation at the hands of Bayern Munich last month.
ARSENAL FIXTURES
Here are the Gunners’ opening games of the Premier League season… as well as those against their ‘Big Six’ rivals.
PARTEY LINE
Arsenal are in pole position to sign Thomas Partey after the midfielder rejected Atletico Madrid’s new contract, according to reports.
The Spanish side wanted the 27-year-old to pen a new deal that would eradicate his £45million release clause.
But Partey, whose current contract expires in 2023, turned it down because he wants to finalise his move to the Premier League.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is eager to get a deal over the line but is being forced to raise transfer funds before forking out the figure.
According to Marca, Atletico are resigned to losing Partey and have already lined up a replacement in Espanyol’s Marc Roca.
Diego Simeone is now waiting for Arsenal to lodge an official bid for Partey before making a move for the 23-year-old.
MORNING, ARSENAL FANS
Mesut Ozil is chasing what just weeks ago seemed ridiculously unlikely – a place in the Arsenal side for Saturday’s Premier League opener at Fulham.
Boss Mikel Arteta started the German playmaker in Saturday’s 3-2 home friendly loss against Aston Villa after omitting him for six months.
And Ozil, 31, is now in serious contention for a squad spot against the newly-promoted Cottagers as Arteta looks to shuffle his formation.
Arteta is resigned to Ozil seeing out the final year of his £350,000-a-week contract.
Meanwhile, Dani Ceballos claims Gunners’ fans persuaded him to renew his loan from Real Madrid
The Spain midfielder told Arsenal.com: “I think everyone will have seen last season that from the moment I joined, I bought into the club completely and always gave 100 per cent both on and off the pitch.
“The fans repaid me for that by showing me a lot of love… when I was at home they were sending me messages asking me to come back and saying that they needed me here.
“I think they’ll be as happy as I am that I’m back and I’m sure we have a great year ahead of us this season.”
And England Under-21 hat-trick hero Eddie Nketiah is aiming to muscle in for more regular Prem action this season – after beefing up.
He said: “During lockdown, I worked really hard on getting bigger and better on the ball.
“I’ve used the time well and it’s good people can see the hard work.”
OZIL BACK IN CONTENTION
Mesut Ozil has been thrown an unlikely Arsenal lifeline after playing his first game in six months for the club.
The German playmaker was a surprise starter in Saturday’s final pre-season friendly against Aston Villa.
And now he is in with a chance of being involved in this week’s opening Premier League game at Fulham as Mikel Arteta considers all his options.
Ozil, 31, did not feature in any of Arsenal’s 13 games of the season after football came out of lockdown and didn’t even make the subs’ bench for the final ten.
But Arteta is resigned to the out of favour German seeing out the final year of his Emirates contract.
And he is looking at ways to keep Ozil involved rather than having him picking up his £350,000-a-week wages without contributing to the squad.
WEIGHT YOUR CHANCE
Eddie Nketiah is seriously pumped for the new season.
The Arsenal whizkid spent lockdown bulking up to cope better with the Premier League’s physicality.
And he was far too strong for the Kosovo defence on Friday as he hit a ten-minute hat-trick to help the England Under-21s to a 6-0 romp.
Now the striker is ready to flex his notably bigger muscles when the top flight resumes this weekend.
Nketiah, 21, said: “During lockdown, I worked really hard on getting bigger and better on the ball. I’ve used the time well and it’s good people can see the hard work.
“It’s something I wanted to do. As you go through the levels, it gets a lot harder physically so to be able to show your technique, you need that strength to cope with it.
“It’s nice to show that off a bit on the pitch.”
SUPER GRAN
Granit Xhaka was far happier than Arsenal team-mate Bernd Leno after Switzerland’s 1-1 comeback draw at home to Germany in the Nations League.
Swiss skipper Xhaka openly celebrated the point – as Germany keeper Leno was beaten by Silvan Widmer’s low shot for a 57th minute equaliser.
Etihad ace Ilkay Gundogan had fired the visitors in from early on.
NO ALEX-IT
Striker Alexandre Lacazette has sent Arsenal fans wild after dropping a huge hint that he is set to stay at the club.
The 29-year-old is thought to be one of the players Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is open to selling in order to raise funds for new signings.
Juventus are believed to be leading the race to land the Frenchman with Gonzalo Higuain expected to leave.
Lacazette has also been offered to Atletico Madrid as a sweetener in a deal for £44million-rated Thomas Partey.
But many Arsenal fans are desperate for the striker to stay and his social media activity suggests his long-term future may be in north London.
One fan took to Instagram to urge the former Lyon man to commit to the Gunners, writing: “One word. STAY.”
AT A LLOS WITHOUT YOU
Arsenal fans persuaded Dani Ceballos to renew his loan from Real Madrid, the Spain midfielder says.
He told Arsenal.com: “I think everyone will have seen last season that from the moment I joined, I bought into the club completely and always gave 100 per cent both on and off the pitch.
“The fans repaid me for that by showing me a lot of love… when I was at home they were sending me messages asking me to come back and saying that they needed me here.
“I think they’ll be as happy as I am that I’m back and I’m sure we have a great year ahead of us this season.
“When the coach, the club, the players and everyone is asking you to stay for another year, you realise that they see you as a good team-mate and a good player.
“I feel proud that the club, the coach and – most importantly – the fans wanted me to stay.”
ROORD BACK
Joe Montemurro hailed hat-trick hero Jill Roord’s “special” display as Arsenal’s title hunt got off to a superb start.
The Netherlands midfielder, 23, helped her team thrash Reading after Kim Little got the first for the three-time WSL champions.
Gunners boss Montemurro said: “When I signed Jill, I saw someone special.
“I saw a player who had immense ability in finding space, but also her ability to play higher up, protect the ball, and find the pass.
“And the big thing we are looking for with Jill is to find a level and ascertain that level because she can float in and out of games at times and can get complacent because she is talented.
“So I’ve given her that challenge.”
FIINGERS BERND
Arsenal’s Germany keeper Bernd Leno warmed up for his bid to start the Premier League season this Saturday with tonight’s Nations League clash in Switzerland.
here he thwarts home striker Haris Seferovic.
Leno’s Arsenal team-mate Granit Xhaka is in the Switzerland side – but had little to smile about when Ilkay Gundogan put Germany ahead.
SWITZERLAND VS GERMANY LIVE
Granit Xhaka is captaining the Swiss in Basel, while Bernd Leno is in goal for the visitors.
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